Morris East
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| Morris East | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Morris East |
| Rated at | Light welterweight |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Birth date | August 8, 1973 |
| Birth place | Olongapo, Philippines |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Morris East (born August 8, 1973 in Olongapo, Philippines) is a retired Filipino boxer.
East turned professional in 1989 and won the WBA light welterweight title by defeating Akinobu Hiranaka with an 11th round TKO victory in that same year. The victory over Hiranaka was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year for 1989. He lost the title in his first defense against Juan Martin Coggi, who knocked him out in the 8th round. He never fought for a major title again and retired in 1995.
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| Preceded by Akinobu Hiranaka |
WBA Light Welterweight Champion July 9, 1989 – April 4, 1990 |
Succeeded by Juan Martin Coggi |
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